State v. McDonald

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Larson, J.:

This appeal contends constitutional due process rights were violated when Robert E. McDonald’s term of probation was extended in proceedings where he was not afforded representation by an attorney.

The facts are undisputed. McDonald pled guilty to burglary and theft and was sentenced to an underlying prison term of 27 months, with probation granted for 24 months. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $4,087.24 and costs of $554.50.

A journal entry entered prior to the expiration of the 24-montih probation period extended the term for an…